Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem - McNary Field (KSLE)

Lat: 44.90493°NLon: 123.00096°WElev: 207.0ft.

heavy rain,mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 12 Mar 06:38 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem OR

Flood Watch March 12, 06:49am until March 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 12, 06:49am until March 13, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1400 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Steady temperature around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem OR
 44.93°N 123.02°W (Elev. 161 ft)
6:41 am PDT Mar 12, 2026
6am PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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